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Marry Me Chickpeas with Coconut Milk

Julia
Marry Me Chickpeas with Coconut Milk is a creamy, one-pan chickpea recipe packed with garlic, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes—ready in 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 6 servings
Calories 138 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or avocado oil
  • 5 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • ½ cup sundried tomatoes, cut smaller
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup sweet white onion, diced
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 15 ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 13.5 ounce can coconut cream, (coconut milk)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste, I like Italian*
  • 2 cups baby spinach, cut into ribbons
  • 4-5 basil leaves, cut into ribbons
  • grated parmesan for serving

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Sauté the onion: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ cup sweet white onion
  • Add garlic: Stir in the garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
    5 teaspoon garlic
  • Build the flavor: Add tomato paste, oregano, chili flakes, paprika, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook until the tomato paste deepens in color, about 2 minutes.
    ½ cup sundried tomatoes, ½ teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 teaspoon salt
  • Add chickpeas and liquids: Pour in chickpeas, vegetable broth, and coconut cream. Stir and bring to a gentle boil.
    1 cup vegetable broth, 1 13.5 ounce can coconut cream, 1 15 ounce can chickpeas
  • Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until slightly thickened. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
  • Finish with greens: Stir in baby spinach and fresh basil.
    2 cups baby spinach, 4-5 basil leaves
  • Serve: Top with parmesan and serve over rice, quinoa, or baked sweet potatoes.
    grated parmesan for serving

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NUTRITION

Calories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 827mgPotassium: 590mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1350IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 5mg
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